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Malik Fogler

Case from Newark, NJ dated Apr 05, 2021

Victim Details

Malik Fogler

Male

Black / African American

Newark

NJ

2021-04-05

45

Malik

Fogler

07/05/2026

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On an evening in early spring, tragedy struck in Newark, New Jersey, forever altering the lives of one family. On Monday, April 5, 2021, Malik Fogler, a 45-year-old male, was fatally shot in the West Ward of the city. The incident occurred on the 1000 block of South Orange Avenue, a detail that would become a focal point in the subsequent investigation. Emergency services were called to the scene, but despite their efforts, Fogler was pronounced dead at 9:05 p.m.

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  • nj: Authorities identify 45-year-old man killed in N.J. shooting
  • RLS Media: Man Shot Dead in Newark's West Ward
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